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29 Signs You're From Cheshire, Connecticut

Love it or hate it, we all survived growing up in the "Shire."

Michelle Piccolino

Apr 11, 2016

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29 Signs You're From Cheshire, Connecticut

Some of us enjoyed growing up in this small town, everybody-knows-everybody's-business environment. Some of us couldn't wait to get the heck outta town after graduation. Either way, there is a common bond between Cheshire's residents. Here is a list of signs that you hail from one of the most boring towns in good ol' Connecticut:

1. Your first stop on your way home from any break is to get Choffee.

2. You have yelled at every person who pronounced it Che-SHIRE.

3. You’ve sat in the student section at a football game.

4. The phrase “the bubble popped” has a whole different meaning for you.

5. You sometimes forget that Cheshire Academy exists.

6. You think that we have way too many CVS/Walgreens/Rite-aids’ for one town.

7. You’ve enjoyed a cone from Sweet Claude’s here:

8. You have a favorite Dunkin Donuts in town.

9.You’ve thought it was a good idea to go to/order from Dragon Buffet.

10. And you hate yourself afterwards.

11. You’re either team Green Light or team All-Star.

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12. You’ve gotten senior pictures taken by Joey Jones.

13. At the Percival Estates.

14. You have a favorite in town Italian restaurant.

15. But you know that the best pizza is a short 20 minute drive away in New Haven.

16. You know that the Girls Swimming and Diving team holds the National Record for “Most Consecutive Dual Meet Wins.”

17. And/or you probably think that the boys football team is more relevant than the swim team...

18. You have tried to explain what the “Chetto” is to all of your college friends.

19. Whenever you’re home, you complain about how boring Cheshire is.

20. Most of the people you know go/went to UCONN.

21. You've participated in one too many Bagelicious vs. Shef's debates with friends and/or family.

22. You always knew all about the latest high school party that got busted… even if you weren't even there…

23. You are no more than 5 minutes away from at least 3 apple orchards at any given time.

24. You know it’s not “buffalo chicken” it’s “buff chick.”

25. You spent your few hours of preteen parental freedom roaming around at every Fall Festival and Carnival.

26. You’ve attempted to avoid Stop and Shop fundraisers by exiting at the other side of the store… only to realize they have a table on that side too…

27. You know who this is:

28. You aren’t friends with half of the people you hung out with in high school.

29. But the few that have stuck around will be your friends for life.

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29 Signs You're From Cheshire, Connecticut

Love it or hate it, we all survived growing up in the "Shire."

1. Your first stop on your way home from any break is to get Choffee.

2. You have yelled at every person who pronounced it Che-SHIRE.

3. You’ve sat in the student section at a football game.

4. The phrase “the bubble popped” has a whole different meaning for you.

5. You sometimes forget that Cheshire Academy exists.

6. You think that we have way too many CVS/Walgreens/Rite-aids’ for one town.

7. You’ve enjoyed a cone from Sweet Claude’s here:

8. You have a favorite Dunkin Donuts in town.

9.You’ve thought it was a good idea to go to/order from Dragon Buffet.

10. And you hate yourself afterwards.

11. You’re either team Green Light or team All-Star.

12. You’ve gotten senior pictures taken by Joey Jones.

13. At the Percival Estates.

14. You have a favorite in town Italian restaurant.

15. But you know that the best pizza is a short 20 minute drive away in New Haven.

16. You know that the Girls Swimming and Diving team holds the National Record for “Most Consecutive Dual Meet Wins.”

17. And/or you probably think that the boys football team is more relevant than the swim team...

18. You have tried to explain what the “Chetto” is to all of your college friends.

19. Whenever you’re home, you complain about how boring Cheshire is.

20. Most of the people you know go/went to UCONN.

21. You've participated in one too many Bagelicious vs. Shef's debates with friends and/or family.

22. You always knew all about the latest high school party that got busted… even if you weren't even there…

23. You are no more than 5 minutes away from at least 3 apple orchards at any given time.

24. You know it’s not “buffalo chicken” it’s “buff chick.”

25. You spent your few hours of preteen parental freedom roaming around at every Fall Festival and Carnival.

26. You’ve attempted to avoid Stop and Shop fundraisers by exiting at the other side of the store… only to realize they have a table on that side too…

27. You know who this is:

28. You aren’t friends with half of the people you hung out with in high school.

29. But the few that have stuck around will be your friends for life.

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2. Playing Christmas music all day long.

3. Christmas movie marathons.

4. Getting offended when someone hates Christmas.

5. Drinking holiday themed drinks.

6. Buying ugly Christmas sweaters.

7. Using every chance to talk about Christmas.

8. Baking Christmas cookies.

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1. Meditate

2. Groom yourself

3. Eat lots of chocolate

4. Go for a walk

5. Netflix and chill

Who could be a better friend than your own sister?

1. She's your number one fan…and you're her's.

2. It feels like you guys can communicate telepathically at times with just a look.

3. Fights last for about two minutes because you find something funny and have to show them.

4. Concerts in your car are a regular thing.

5. You have an innumerable amount of inside jokes that are always funny.

6. When she gets clothes it's like you're getting new clothes too.

7. She's seen you at your worst and doesn't judge you…but has taken pictures to remind you.

8. She always knows just what to say to cheer you up…or what food (or drink) to make you if words aren't working.

9. She's the first person to jump to your defense.

10. You have a permanent best friend.

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1. Google is your best friend.

2. Don't be afraid to say no!

3. Justify your actions/purchases.

4. Call mom.

5. Remember to do things that make you happy.

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1. You have a Gold Card

2. You know how to use the mobile app like it’s the back of your hand

3. You mobile order is saved and ready to order with the push of a button

4. The baristas know you by name

5. You can’t get through the day without at least one Starbucks

6. The amount of caffeine that you can consume in a day scares most people

7. Most people around you question why you go to Starbucks everyday

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